Karen Cappello

Karen Cappello is a communication specialist, professional certified coach, motivational speaker and coach trainer. She collaborates with executives, entrepreneurs and coaches to significantly enhance communication skills and promote beneficial business outcomes. With over 25 years of experience and expertise in business management, financial planning, and higher education, Karen brings a broad-based background to NRG Power Group.

Karen has served as president of a privately held semi-conductor manufacturing firm with preferred supplier status to Motorola Inc. As an estate and financial planner, Karen was affiliated with PartnersFinancial, an independent financial group. In her first two years in estate planning, she qualified for Million Dollar Round Table status and obtained her Series 7 license. A featured monthly speaker to the guests at Canyon Ranch Health Resort, Karen brings forth her passion for direct communication, coaching and emotional intelligence. Her level of excellence is evidenced by her position as Chief Learning Officer with International Coach Academy, out of Australia, and her work with Accenture’s Global Leadership team.

Karen holds a master's degree in higher education from Ball State University and a bachelor's degree in interpersonal communication from Marquette University. Karen is a certified life coach through Coach For Life™, a professional certified coach through the International Coach Federation, and is a Master Certified Inspired Learning Facilitator, as well as a faculty member of the Foundation for Inspired Learning™.